Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Arden, NC

Arden, North Carolina is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Arden	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	4	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Arden

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Arden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Academy At Biltmore Church Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 180 Child Care Center His Watchmen Childcare, INC. Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Kids Kountry Klub House Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Montessori Footprints Learning Center Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Sprouts Early Learning Academy Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Ymca Avery's Creek Afterschool Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Ymca Glen Arden Afterschool Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 150

Preschools in Arden

1 licensed preschools is listed in Arden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Spanish Montessori Preschool Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 55

Head Start Programs in Arden

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in Arden. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Avery's Creek Elementary Head Start Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Avery's Creek Head Start Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Glen Arden Elementary Head Start Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Glen Arden Elementary Head Start Arden, NC 28704 Capacity 20

ZIP codes in Arden

ZIP 28704Care providers

How to pick care in Arden

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Arden, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Buncombe County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Arden, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Arden is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Arden facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Arden to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Arden licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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